Lead Business Partner BP&N - Frequency

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Target is seeking a Lead Business Partner for Business Partnerships & Negotiations (BP&N) in Minneapolis, MN. You will develop negotiation strategies and partnerships to maximize value for Target, working with buyers on contract terms and vendor negotiations.

You will identify, analyze and evaluate vendor profitability, benchmark practices, and facilitate competitive line reviews with Merchants to achieve the best value.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of buying experience, with significant negotiation experience.
• Superior negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong initiative; proactive.
• Strong financial background, 2+ years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and evaluate vendor profitability in regards to cost negotiation, leveraging, compliance, vendor income and supply chain impact.
• Benchmark vendor profitability practices from internal resources, top retail companies and other external companies determined to be appropriate.
• Facilitate competitive line reviews with Merchants to achieve best value position.
• Develop negotiation strategies and partnerships that support Target's business initiatives and align with the integrity of the Target brand.
• Work with buyers on contract terms and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Proactivity

Interpersonal skills

Financial background

Buying experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role with Business Partnerships & Negotiations (BP&N) means supporting Merchandising in developing the best possible deals for Target through strategic partnerships and vendor negotiations. Here, you’ll work with buyers on contract terms and vendor organizations to set strategies that get the maximum value for Target.

Use your analytics expertise and strategic thinking to position Target and its vendors for the most productive and successful partnerships.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.

As a Lead Business Partner BP&N, you will develop negotiation strategies and partnerships which support Target's business initiatives and align with the integrity of the Target brand.

You will Identify, analyze and evaluate vendor profitability in regards to cost negotiation, leveraging, compliance, vendor income and supply chain impact.

This individual proactively identifies departments that are under leveraged in comparison to similar businesses, demonstrates strong understanding of Merchandising buying practices and negotiation techniques, and works and communicates well with all levels of management while building strong partnerships.

You will benchmark vendor profitability practices from internal resources, top retail companies and other external companies determined to be appropriate.

You will facilitate competitive line reviews with Merchants to achieve best value position.

The core responsibilities of this job are outlined within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of buying experience, with significant negotiation experience
• Superior negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong initiative; proactive
• Strong financial background, 2+ years of experience
• Strong interpersonal skills

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 09/25/2026